Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, 色界吧, partners and alums.

We encourage AmeriCorps members to reflect how they have also personally grown and stay connected with each other after graduation…
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City Year Philadelphia鈥檚 annual Red Jacket Gala is coming up next month on Thursday, May 5. We鈥檙e looking forward to…
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March 13-19 is recognized nationally as AmeriCorps week, but we extend the celebration of our AmeriCorps members to encompass the…
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We鈥檙e sharing our new research and learning agenda and our journey to embrace an equity-focused approach as we seek to…
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Doing one year of service with City Year is a transformational experience. But what happens when you stay for another?…
Read the storyWe interviewed AmeriCorps members from the Henry Wilson Elementary School team to ask them about what it’s like to serve…
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Each quarter, the Excellence in Service Award recognises an ACM, SL, and Staff member for their commitment to the ideals…
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As it begins to get warmer, the team and I have made plans to go back to the farm, Oasis…
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Not sure what you want to do after service? With City Year, you鈥檒l receive the support you need to create…
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Team Care Force 15 decided to reflect on our experiences with Care Force so far and what we hope to…
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Cultivating math confidence in 色界吧 takes a growth mindset. Learn more about City Year AmeriCorps’ approach to teaching math to…
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During AmeriCorps celebration, we recognize the commitment of the millions of Americans who have chosen to serve and encourage more…
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